19th Combat Engineer Battalion

The 19th Combat Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on 1 July 1940 in the Regular Army and activated on 15 July 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the battalion participated in major campaigns in Europe, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe, providing vital engineering support such as clearing obstacles, building bridges, and constructing defensive positions. After the war, the unit underwent several activations and inactivations, serving in various locations and supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. The 19th Combat Engineer Battalion has earned numerous commendations for its exemplary service and continues to play a key role in supporting U.S. Army operations worldwide.